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   Cer·tain·ty

   /ˈsərtntē/

   

   noun

   • 1. firm conviction that something is the case: "she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead" Similar confidencesurenesspositivenessconvictioncertitudereliabilityassurednessassurancevalidityconclusivenessauthoritativenesstruthfactfactualnessOpposite uncertaintydoubt
   • ▪ the quality of being reliably true: "there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
   • ▪ a fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place: "an immediate transfer would be a certainty" Similar inevitabilitynecessityforegone conclusionpredictable resultmatter of courseracing certaintycertain winnerinformal:sure thingcertdead certsure-fire winnerOpposite possibilityimpossibility
   • ▪ a person or thing that may be relied on: "he was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French certainete, from certain (see certain).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › certaintyCertainty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CERTAINTY is something that is certain. How to use certainty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Certainty.

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   Certainty definition: the state of being certain. . See examples of CERTAINTY used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › certaintyCERTAINTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the state of being completely confident or having no doubt about something: with certainty I'm unable to answer that question with any certainty. [ C ] something that cannot be doubted: There are few absolute certainties in life. Fewer examples.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › certaintyCERTAINTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that has no possibility of any other result; something that you know will happen in a particular way: There are few certainties in life. (Definition of certainty from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › certaintyCERTAINTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something. I have told them with absolute certainty there'll be no change of policy. If you buy from reputable dealers you have more certainty about what you're getting. [ + about] Synonyms: confidence, trust, faith, conviction More Synonyms of certainty.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › certaintyCERTAINTY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the feeling of being completely sure about something: I can't say with any certainty what time she left. certainty noun (SURE THING) something that is very likely to happen or cannot be doubted: There are no absolute certainties in life. (Definition of certainty from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncertainty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of certainty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.